Volkswagen Passat 1989
Model Passat made in 1989 by Volkswagen got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V115000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1987 to 12/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 8100 | 10/10/1996 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | In the event the engine overheats and the vehicle is operated continuously in that condition, the coolant pressure will rise to a level at which the heat exchanger could leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking heat exchanger will allow hot coolant to escape causing injury to the driver's feet or could steam up the interior of the vehicle temporarily impairing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the heat exchanger on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||